NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has died after he was found dead in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana and he was 25.
Police said Moore was found in a garage at a property on Saturday. Early information suggests he died from a self inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities said the death remains under investigation. An autopsy was scheduled for Sunday.
Moore, who most recently spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, drew tributes from across the league as the news spread.
The Vikings said in a statement that “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore,” adding the club had contacted his family and would make counselling and support available to players and staff.
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The NFL also issued a statement expressing condolences to Moore’s family, friends and teammates.
A standout at Purdue University, Moore became known as an exciting playmaker with top speed and sharp moves before he entered the NFL.
The Arizona Cardinals picked him in the second round of the 2021 draft. He made an early impact as both a receiver and returner.
Serious injuries often kept him off the field. After leaving the Cardinals, Moore joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.
He did not play that season because of a major knee injury. He later signed with the Vikings in 2025 and again missed the season after another knee injury, officials said.
The loss of the New Albany native led to messages from former teammates and coaches. They described him as hardworking, upbeat and deeply respected inside football circles.
